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Coexistence of different types of Duane's retraction syndrome manifesting as a congenital gaze palsy

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Kim, J.H., Kim, J.S. & Hwang, J. Coexistence of different types of Duane's retraction syndrome manifesting as a congenital gaze palsy. J Neurol 253, 390–391 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-005-0977-7

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